criminal justice reform

Boudin in his first year faces backlash, opposition and controversy

March 31, 2021 by Vincent O'Bannon

From policing his city through a global pandemic, controversies in policy, political opposition, the backlash of a homicide, and excessive force by … [Read more...]

Gascón meets obstruction in sentencing reform in Los Angeles

March 31, 2021 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

Newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced special directives aimed to reform the county’s sentencing and death … [Read more...]

Our honors list for criminal justice work

January 31, 2021 by San Quentin News Contributor

San Quentin News would like to honor and recognize these individuals for their work and contributions to social and criminal justice reform. There is … [Read more...]

What’s really needed are paths to good jobs

September 30, 2020 by Aly Tamboura

To stop the revolving door between poverty and incarceration, the more than 70 million Americans who are justice-involved need access to employment … [Read more...]

For prosecutors nationwide November’s election may heat up

September 30, 2020 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

The November election can bring swift and significant changes to the current criminal justice system. This will be based on the outcome of many … [Read more...]

Biden reverses his past position on criminal justice

March 16, 2020 by Alfred King

Presidential candidate Joe Biden says his history of tough-on-crime legislation that led to mass incarcerations needs changes, The Intercept … [Read more...]

Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform

February 13, 2020 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

Gov. Gavin Newsom will introduce a broader criminal justice reform package as part of his 2020 prison budget plan. His plans include step down … [Read more...]

Warren and criminal justice reform

December 12, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

Presidential candidate and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) finally focused her attention and political career on criminal justice reform. Her plan … [Read more...]

Re:Store Justice starts 5-year restorative justice pilot program

September 11, 2019 by Aron Kumar Roy

A live internet joint press conference involving San Quentin State Prison and CDCR officials in Sacramento announced a five-year restorative justice … [Read more...]

Kim Kardashian helps formerly incarcerated obtain jobs

April 30, 2019 by lloyd payne

Kim Kardashian is working to help formerly incarcerated people obtain jobs as part of her involvement with criminal justice reform. Kardashian … [Read more...]